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[lamb87]

it started life as a 3ltre elite, i got a bit bored so i thought i do something a bit different, picked up a saab for a bargain £75 and got to work

started like this


striped it out and put two bucket seats in


welded the diff


got rid of the sun roof


got some coilovers, there not fited let going to get the engine done first


engine out


the saab engine


saab engine in


mounts made up

still got to weld this one up


thats prity much all iv done at the moment, ill keep u guys posted on the progress

[Dishevelled Den]

Interesting project 87 and some great pics, lovely job on the mounts 8-)

[zippo]

 i like the " pretty much all Ive done" part 
  Like that a lot .More updates when you can please
  Daz

[Big Fra]

I had the very same idea a while back, but havent had the time or resources yet.

After a wee chat with lamb, he has already invited me up to his house to peruse his project for hints and tips.

Nice chap.

Good welcome to the oof!

[Ziad]

Interesting project mate 

Good luck with it and keep us posted (don't forget to keep the pics coming as the project goes on) 

Cheers
Ziad

[Ghost]

I would love to do something like that myself, but I dont have the space or a garage
Great pics mate

[Andy B]

I can see the reasoning fro your other modifications but why the engine swap?

[Welung666]

I can see the reasoning fro your other modifications but why the engine swap?

My thoughts exactly! Especially as it looked like an Elite to start with and now your retro-fitting a Saab 4 pot??? 

[Mr Skrunts]

Am after a favour if you get the chance.  I was looking at the bit I could see for where the seats are bolted to the floor pan.  I was after some pics of the frame work of the seats as well if possible.

The reason I ask is that if possible I would like to try and modify my seat to go further back and even lower if possible.

TIA.   

[omegod]

I can see the reasoning fro your other modifications but why the engine swap?

My thoughts exactly! Especially as it looked like an Elite to start with and now your retro-fitting a Saab 4 pot??? 

Im guessing it;s a 2.0/2.3 turbo motor as these can be boosted up to give 350 bhp quite easily and bolt straight onto the miggy bellhousing!

[oceansoul]

but surely an LET would have been better?

[Andy B]

...... and even lower if possible.

TIA.   

I believe that's a 'quirk' of the electric seats of the Elites, I always felt that the seats could do to go a bit lower, especially when I first bought it after owning a Senator for so long.  :-/

[Ghost]

...... and even lower if possible.

TIA.   

I believe that's a 'quirk' of the electric seats of the Elites, I always felt that the seats could do to go a bit lower, especially when I first bought it after owning a Senator for so long.  :-/

Mine goes quite low, if it goes any lower then I would be sitting on the road, Lol.
at its lowest point I can just see over the steering wheel, and I'm 5,10" so not that small.

[lamb87]

thanks for all the comments guys, much appreciated

[lamb87]

Am after a favour if you get the chance.  I was looking at the bit I could see for where the seats are bolted to the floor pan.  I was after some pics of the frame work of the seats as well if possible.

The reason I ask is that if possible I would like to try and modify my seat to go further back and even lower if possible.

TIA.   

i'll get that done for ya in the next couple of days. do you want pics of the bottom of the seats or the floor pan?

[lamb87]

I can see the reasoning fro your other modifications but why the engine swap?

My thoughts exactly! Especially as it looked like an Elite to start with and now your retro-fitting a Saab 4 pot??? 

Im guessing it;s a 2.0/2.3 turbo motor as these can be boosted up to give 350 bhp quite easily and bolt straight onto the miggy bellhousing!

that pritty much the reason why i did it easy tuneable up to 500hp on standard internals

[Andy B]

...... and even lower if possible.

TIA.   

I believe that's a 'quirk' of the electric seats of the Elites, I always felt that the seats could do to go a bit lower, especially when I first bought it after owning a Senator for so long.  :-/

Mine goes quite low, if it goes any lower then I would be sitting on the road, Lol.
at its lowest point I can just see over the steering wheel, and I'm 5,10" so not that small.

Sit in a Senator with its seat at the lowest point, and you see (or not see  ) the difference.     

[lamb87]

got a bit more done today fitted the radiator with the oil cooler


and mocked everything up to see how everthing fits. going to have to relocate the brake cylinder thing its abit to close to the turbo

[Andy B]

I admire your dedication!     I used to play under the bonnet at one time ...... I spend faaaar to much time now sat here! 

[Andy B]

.....
 going to have to relocate the brake cylinder thing its abit to close to the turbo .....

You won't need the ABS on a track! You can take it out!       

[lamb87]

.....
 going to have to relocate the brake cylinder thing its abit to close to the turbo .....

You won't need the ABS on a track! You can take it out!       

i going try and keep to, it will probably save my ass at some point

[i260]

Nice job! Hope you have the Aero spec engine from a 9000 or 9-5 there - fantastic lumps with SOOOOOOO much torque even before you start tuning.

Missing mine badly 

[Big Fra]

Nice job! Hope you have the Aero spec engine from a 9000 or 9-5 there - fantastic lumps with SOOOOOOO much torque even before you start tuning.

Missing mine badly 

Correct, and thats the main reason for not using an let. Good engine, but better off in a car that has less weight than the mig. 8-)

[humbucker]

but surely an LET would have been better?

good let = a grand. good saab equivalent = bugger all.

[Dishevelled Den]

What is a let please :-?

[humbucker]

What is a let please :-?

c20let = 2.0 turbo engine fitted to mk3 cavalier 4x4 turbo and calibra 4x4 turbo. popular fit into similar age vauxhall's/opels, although command quite a price.

[Dishevelled Den]

What is a let please :-?

c20let = 2.0 turbo engine fitted to mk3 cavalier 4x4 turbo and calibra 4x4 turbo. popular fit into similar age vauxhall's/opels, although command quite a price.

Thank you Sir 8-)

[Miggy24]

Nice 

[blklac]

What happen to the project? I have been wanting to do something like this to my catera but there are not a lot of info online. Lamb87 don't leave us hanging

[Xplicit 2.0]

Am after a favour if you get the chance.  I was looking at the bit I could see for where the seats are bolted to the floor pan.  I was after some pics of the frame work of the seats as well if possible.

The reason I ask is that if possible I would like to try and modify my seat to go further back and even lower if possible.

TIA.   

if u ever get that done u let me no, being 6'9 i need all the leg room i can get 

[david_omega]

GREAT!       what more can be said, thats a top notch quality project!

i still havent put the 3 litre into the UTE as i am still toying with the idea of a 3.0 twin turbo supra, but so much work, you have a great idea tho, 

nice and reasonably straight forward swap, just some mods to the mounts and also to the wiring i beleive, but put the hours in and you will suprise a few people at the rolling road!

[orlando]

Nice work   have a good hands, mate